The Things That You Do

"The Things That You Do" is a song performed by American R&B singer Gina Thompson from her debut album, Nobody Does It Better (1996). The single version was released as the Bad Boy Remix featuring Missy Elliott, who gained notability and mainstream attention for her unique signature, "Hee-Hee-Haw" punchline. Elliott's contribution managed to help the single crack the top 20 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, where it peaked at #12 and spent a total of 29 weeks. The song also appeared on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it peaked at #41.^[1]

In 2007, the song's chorus was sampled and covered by American musical duo Nina Sky in DJ Envy & Red Café's single, "Things You Do."

Background

The original version of "The Things That You Do" was written and produced by Rodney Jerkins, and appears on Thompson's debut album.

The remix version, entitled "The Things That You Do (Bad Boy Remix)" is the most well-known version of the song and features a prominent sample of Bob James' "Take Me to the Mardi Gras" from his album, Two (1975). The remix features a guest vocal by American hip-hop artist Missy Elliott and backing vocals by then-Bad Boy R&B group 112.

Music video

A music video for the well-known "Bad Boy Remix" version was filmed in New York City in the summer of 1996 and was directed by Andras Mahr. This version, like the single, also received heavy airplay on BET and MTV. The video features appearances by Sean "Diddy" Combs (then known as Puff Daddy), The Notorious B.I.G. and Rodney Jerkins. Missy Elliott also performs her rap in the video.

Track listings and formats

UK CD single^[2]

"Things That You Do" (Bad Boy Remix) (Club Mix) — 4:32
"Things That You Do" (Bad Boy Remix) (Instrumental) — 4:32
"Things That You Do" (Bad Boy Remix) (Acapella) — 3:24
"Things That You Do" (Album Version) — 4:07

US 12" vinyl^[3]

"The Things That You Do" (Bad Boy Remix / Club Mix) — 4:32
"The Things That You Do" (Bad Boy Remix / Instrumental) — 4:32
"The Things That You Do" (Bad Boy Remix / Acapella) — 3:42
"The Things That You Do" — 4:36
"The Things That You Do" (Instrumental) — 4:40
"The Things That You Do" (Acapella) — 4:32

US cassette tape^[4]

"The Things That You Do" (Darkchild Radio) (featuring Craig Mack, Mr. Mike Nitty & Raekwon) — 4:03
"The Things That You Do" (Bad Boy Remix with Rap) (featuring Missy Elliott) — 3:43

US CD/Maxi-single^[5]

"The Things That You Do" (Darkchild Radio) (featuring Craig Mack, Mr. Mike Nitty & Raekwon the Chef) — 4:03
"The Things That You Do" (Darkchild Remix) (featuring Craig Mack, Mr. Mike Nitty & Raekwon the Chef) — 6:00
"The Things That You Do" (Darkchild Instrumental) — 5:55
"The Things That You Do" (Bad Boy Remix/Club Mix) (featuring Missy Elliott) — 4:32
"The Things That You Do" (Bad Boy Remix/Instrumental) — 4:32

Charts

The song became Thompson's sole chart appearance on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #41. However, the song was more successful on the R&B singles chart where it reached #12 and spent a total of 29 weeks on the latter chart.

Chart (1996)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100^[1]	41
US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs^[6]	12
US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales^[1]	3

References

1 2 3 Gina Thompson. "Gina Thompson - Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-08-01.
↑ "Gina Thompson - The Things That You Do (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs. Discogs.com. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
↑ "Gina Thompson - The Things That You Do (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs. Discogs.com. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
↑ "Gina Thompson - The Things That You Do (Darkchild Remix) (Cassette) at Discogs". Discogs. Discogs.com. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
↑ "Gina Thompson - The Things That You Do (CD) at Discogs". Discogs. Discogs.com. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
↑ "Songs of the Summer Music Chart". Billboard.com. 2012-06-09. Retrieved 2012-08-01.

Missy Elliott singles

Discography Production discography Awards and nominations

Supa Dupa Fly	"The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" "Sock It 2 Me" "Beep Me 911" "Hit Em wit da Hee"

Da Real World	"She's a Bitch" "All n My Grill" "Hot Boyz"

Miss E… So Addictive	"Get Ur Freak On" "Lick Shots" "One Minute Man" "Take Away" "4 My People"

Under Construction	"Work It" "Gossip Folks" "Back in the Day"

This Is Not a Test!	"Pass That Dutch" "I'm Really Hot"

The Cookbook	"Lose Control" "Teary Eyed" "We Run This"

Other singles	"Fighting Temptation" "Ching-a-Ling" "Shake Your Pom Pom" "WTF (Where They From)"

Featured singles	"That's What Little Girls Are Made Of" "Brand New" "Ooh, Ooh Baby" "The Things That You Do (Bad Boy Remix)" "Steelo" "Do Thangz (Main Pass Remix)" "You Don't Have to Worry (Remix)" "Cold Rock a Party" "Can We" "Not Tonight (Remix)" "Up Jumps Da Boogie" "What About Us?" "Make It Hot" "5 Minutes" "Trippin'" "I Want You Back" "Here We Come" "I Like Control" "Ya Di Ya" "Take That" "Is That Yo Chick" "Son of a Gun" "Bootylicious (Rockwilder Remix)" "Oops (Oh My)" "The Knoc" "Burnin' Up (Remix)" "Crew Deep" "Honk Your Horn" "Cop That Shit" "Party to Damascus" "Tush" "Turn da Lights Off" "1, 2 Step" "Car Wash" "Touch It (Remix)" "Love Me or Hate Me (Remix)" "Let It Go" "Do It (Remix)" "Bad Girl" "Need U Bad" "Whatcha Think About That" "Let's Just Do It" "Work" "Fakin' It" "Get Involved" "Nobody's Perfect" "Bad Girls (N.A.R.S & Switch Remixes)" "How Ya Doin'?" "Without Me" "Niliria" "I Deserve It"

Promotional singles	"Best, Best" "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) (Remix)" "9th Inning" "Triple Threat" "Burnitup!"

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